Let's do it Outside: Create Unforgettable Learning Experience With Outdoor Methods and Flipped ClassroomErasmus+ course summary
In the innovative creative teaching course we would like to demonstrate the usefulness of flipped classroom methods, field work, project work, team work, task-oriented activities, learning by doing, experiential pedagogy, and informal learning, etc. With these methods, we want to emphasize the importance of a suitable positive learning environment, namely for the development of the personal potential of the individual in the learning process, of both the student and teacher. We use modern technology only as one of the tools. The classical method of providing information is replaced at the seminar with methodical approaches that encourage creativity, critical thinking, motivation and self-initiative in all subjects. Practical examples in everyday situations of the urban environment will be shown. Adventure education, however, can only be expressed in the natural environment. Work in the field will be such an important component of the seminar, which will adapt to the wishes and abilities of the participants, similar to their work environment. Participants will receive useful materials and learn about methods they can use in their everyday work environment. At the seminar participants will:
"Tell me and I'll forget. Teach me and I'll remember. Involve me and I'll learn." – Benjamin Franklin
Session dates
C - Confirmed
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Features
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Practice inquiry-based learning.
A journey from lecturing to facilitating. As learning new teaching methods is important, intensive personal growth is critical for successful teaching based on inquiry.
ExperienceFirst-hand experience with outside learning methods.
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GrowthPersonal capacity to practice inquiry-based learning.
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Hands-on materialA workbook with hands-on activities to practice outdoor learning.
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Course Content
PROGRAMME DAY-BY-DAY
DAY 1: LJUBLJANA - THE GOAL IS ON THE PATH
Introductory meeting, explanation of practical arrangements, presentation of the timetable, information about the course venue and programme. Teachers will get hands-on materials. Topic: introduction, survey the city, plan a trip to Bohinj, team-building. Practical strategies & activities: icebreakers, scavenger hunt, senses of the city, brainstorming. Participants will get to know each other and meet locals, switch on all their senses, prepare for the trip. Methodology: group climate, team building, project work, task-oriented activities, field work. DAY 2: BOHINJ - A TRIP WITH PIT STOPS – FLIPPED CLASSROOM Understanding cultural differences: get to know each other. Short presentations of the country and the city. Participants will get instructions for the guided tour around this part of Slovenia. In the task-oriented approach, the participants will have short presentations on the bus. Topic: team building, observing the country, nature. Practical strategies & activities: scavenger hunt, brainstorming, debate. Participants will guide the tour, lead rather than follow (the herd), be proactive. Methodology: flipped classroom, field work, evaluation. DAY 3: BOHINJ – PROJECT WORK – PROCESS Participants will learn about their strengths and weaknesses. How the team works, project work and outdoor activities can help establish a positive learning environment, and how the students can overcome the learning difficulties. For example, scavenger hunt, ice breakers, social and team games. Topic: team building, local environment & meet the locals. Practical strategies & activities: group work, video making, drama play, bonfire night. Participants will investigate the local climate, talk to people, do the project. Methodology: task-oriented activities, field work, project work, evaluation. DAY 4: BOHINJ - LEARNING BY DOING Learning by doing: the participants will take an active role in workshops for making souvenir arts & crafts. Climbing in the nature. Boat ride in the pearl of the Alps, Lake Bohinj. Participants will start filming a short (3-5 minute) video in smaller groups. Topic: team building, souvenir making, handcrafts, art & crafts. Practical strategies & activities: group work. Participants will make a souvenir, prepare a meal, create a piece of art. Methodology: learning by doing, task-oriented activities, fieldwork, project work, evaluate. DAY 5: BOHINJ – INFORMAL LEARNING Create a meaningful and useful learning environment for the participants. We also look at the best practices that work with students of all ages. Participants will continue shooting a short (3-5 minute) video in smaller groups. Topic: team building, hike, bike & paddle, switching on all the senses. Practical strategies & activities: group work, mindfulness. Participants will enjoy the nature, use different modes of transportation, switch on all their senses. Methodology: learning by doing, task-oriented activities, fieldwork, project work, evaluate. DAY 6: BOHINJ – FLIPPED CLASSROOM Project outcomes: The participants shoot a video, draw a picture or write a poem about their experience in Slovenia. Topic: team building, presentations. Practical strategies & activities: group work, brainstorming. Participants will do presentations, prepare for the trip, lead the tour. We will do/be: learning by doing, task-oriented activities, fieldwork, project work, evaluate. DAY 7: LJUBLJANA Key learning points: planning follow-up activities, dissemination and implementation of learning outcomes. Discussing possibilities for future cooperation among participants. Topic: secret friend, closure, evaluation. Practical strategies & activities: group work, round table discussion. Participants will find out who is a secret friend, do the evaluation. Methodology: critical thinking, self-assessment, evaluate. |
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